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Hi all. After a nightmare 6 months and a weight gain of 3 stone due to a massive depression crash, I'm back again and fighting back. I'm 29 stone 6 at the moment (I'm not so bothered about putting it on as I think I just needed to hibernate and comfort myself - my little fur boy died in...

Yep bought all 3 too and worked out the next 8 days worth of food too. Shopping for it okay cost £60 compared to Goustos £50 for just 6 meals. I've cancelled them now, they can stick it. Won't be dieting tomorrow though as its my OH birthday but Saturday it's a new beginning again! Xx

I probably wouldn't get anywhere if I did rant. But both them and Hello Fresh do the same too - count just the raw ingredients. I'll do some research and see if that's all they have to do because there's nowhere in either site that mentions it.

Well I've only gone and found out today why I hit the first plateau (or what we thought was a plateau). I got asked to review Gousto last year and was thrilled when they provided a calorie count on the recipe card, so after the first box I thought it was great and subscribed. Little did I know...

I've put 4lb back on for some damn reason this week. I have a sinus infection so don't know if that's something to do with it but stuck to it like a trouper this week and TOTM so not sure. Fed up isn't the word :cry:

But weighed today and put on 4lb - I have no idea how either :cry:I've stuck to it like a goodun this week. I do have a sinus infection though whether or not that makes a difference or not. And it's supposed to be TOTM but I'm late (not pregnant though) so it's probably all mixed up due to...

Well as it was my first christmas since I started the loss I think I was on automatic and just looked at it as having a break (a weighty break though lol) but this Christmas we're going to go out where I get a chance to pick what I want before we go and then I won't have to buy anything in :)

Just weighed - 2lb off for me (off the 2 stone Christmas gain anyway) xx

Hey there! I'd love to join in. I want to lose 140lbs by Christmas too. Let's do this thing! Jackie x

Well done on beating the big C cmcewn. I've got myself a girdle from Simply Be - only a size 32 one though so it pulls me in a little. I've been back on the diet since the 1st. Only slipped off today mainly because I was so bored AND we didn't have lunch as usual and had 2 portions of...

I agree. Feels better being able to shuffle about that just being stuck in the chair regardless of saggy skin. My OH sister did laugh at me though when I showed her and told her that I look like I'm melting lol. She did comment on just how small my feet look these days though, and there's me...

Also packaged all the sweets and biscuits left over and sent them to my best friend - her little ones love all that so they can get stuck in to them :) I'm excited to get it all started again too. It's actually more addictive than I thought it would be to keep the calories in check. :)

I'm quite chilled putting on 2 stone as I know it'll come off easily in the next few weeks, then a Spring and Summer full of fab low fat/cal food and tonnes of exercise. Think the SAD really affects me more than I thought so going to try and get that sorted in the New Year so I don't go through...

No one?? OK. Just weighed myself and back in fighting form. Put on 2 stone over Christmas but back in the driving seat today so that's coming off. Feeling fantastic today. Cannot believe how ill the fat and sugary good has made me feel though, wow, I'll be glad to detox all that stuff out of...

Hey girls and guys! Hope your Christmas was good. Got in laws over today and for the first time in a year I've had to get dressed up. Thing is, everything is too big on me on top yet because of all the saggy skin around my hips I'm having to wear an old skirt yet as when I've put trousers on...

2nd day back on the wagon and feeling fab. Had a brilliant nights sleep last night again, first in a while. Not letting it get me down now. Back on track! :) Nice to have my weight watchers squares to grab if I feel peckish. Phew.

Struggling at the mo. The SAD took hold for a few weeks so everything went on the back burner. I've been eating up to my BMR too and put on a stone so going to knuckle down now I feel a bit better and get it off before Christmas. Good news though I had my diabetic hba1c test and my blood is...

Not too bad. I'm trying to keep the blood sugar above 4 and it "seems" to be working as I've lost 300g but that's just in 2 days. I've managed to stop eating the chocolate - I'm getting my mint kick from a packet of polos but I cannot for the life of me get used to the sugar free ones as they...

Well I think I know what some of the problem has been with having that long plateau. I have tried to keep my blood sugar between 2-3 BUT diabetics are supposed to keep it above 4 which it was when I was losing the masses of weight as the amount of insulin I had to take plummeted. I found out...

Hi all Just had a rough few weeks. Lost my uncle and also one of my little dogs so it's been tough. Haven't really been sticking to it much as my SAD has kicked in, but trying not to go over my BMR and maintained rather than lost any but I'm just not coping so well with losing it while my...

I think you're totally right Tracy. I'm going to up it to the 1884 and try that. Even if I move my goal post to Christmas 2016, it'll still get done. Xx

Just worked out my BMR and my HBE: BMR: 2404 and HBE 2,884 so safe weight loss is 500-1000 calories less than that (Calorie Intake to Lose Weight) so I should be on no less than 1884 calories to lose weight then. Anyone?

Doctor won't even come out to see me. Asked the district nurse to come out 3 times and they've made appointments and never turned up. Might have to change doctors again. I'm getting disheartened as it's been 3 months and I've plateaued, literally tried so hard and nothing. SAD is creeping in...

I've upped them and put on 2lbs. Doesn't your BMR only work if you're moderately active though? I still can't walk properly so spend about 80% of the day sitting down. I don't really want to eat much more than 1800 calories a day if I can help it. If I'm not plateauing now I'm putting it on...

Oh yeah Chezz, won't let it affect the rest of the day. Just one of those things. Tomorrows a new day (just got the OH to put all the chocolate on the highest shelf in the kitchen anyway which I can't reach, and if I can't see it, it doesn't affect me lol). x

Not so positive today - I'm really weepy today. Right big bag of soggy bubbles today. Diet got screwed this morning when I ate a whole box of Beechs Raspberry Cremes. First time in 8 months. Blimey. Didn't even like them that much either. So being pro active about it and going to do some...

Brought the calories down to 1400 and now the weight is on the move again... phew. Only 1 pound this week but it's more than I've been able to shift the last few weeks.

Well the weight has started going down again rather than bouncing backwards and forwards so let's hope I can get down to 23stone 1lb in the next 2 weeks or so and I'll be a happy bunny.

LMAO! Oops... Well looks like the plateau is finally behind me (2 Looooong months) as it's 2lbs gone this week already :) xx

It's when the OH starts doing it, then I'll seriously start to worry ;)

Well, one of them keeps trying to hump my back but apart from that lol. Did 150 calories on the bike today - funny how once you've got the headphones on how easy it is to exercise without even thinking.

I'm good hun! Had a couple of amazing meals this week via Gousto - all calorie counted too. Cajun Chicken has got to be my favourite right now though as I was literally stuffed after eating it and slept like a baby afterwards. Also tried tomato stuffed peppers - WOW. Seriously gorgeous and I...

Well the gym do have quiet times during the week but I still won't go till I've lost a bit more as I don't think I'd feel very comfortable if I do. Anyway, it's going well with the bike, managed a 1lb this week so I'm happy. Although I have seriously overdone it today by eating far too many...

I'm too embarrassed to go to the pool at the moment as it's pretty much overrun with teenagers where we are. That's some achievement there with the exercise and you'll get there again in no time. I want to try and strengthen my back so I can start walking again as it's shot to pieces with...

I can't swim :( But what I will do is as soon as my OH's shoulder is better, I'll alternate between the boxing and the bike, then once I'm down to 22 stone, I'll get the doc to refer me to the gym too. I'm a bit like you - I'm a little too shy to go when there are loads of people at the gym...

Brilliant day today, started off with a natural bar instead of yogurt today, my PB2 and low sugar jam (always cheers me up) for lunch and 120g venison steak, 2 WW sausages, egg, mushrooms, onions and a couple turkey rashes for dinner. AND had a couple of good sessions with the Davina Mini Bike...

Yep that's the one Princess - should be here tomorrow :) Looking forward to using it too. OH went to the gym today and the personal trainer there wants to meet me although I want to lose a few more stone before I venture into the gym first. Oh he knows about the forum and how lovely and...

It's going ok today :) I managed to avoid the scales this morning. I've got a feeling because my OH is getting obsessed with his weight at the moment it's rubbed off on me so I'm not going to even think about what he's doing now and concentrate on my own thing. He does tend to go a little...

Still not going great :( Lost the weight I'd put on, now it's bouncing about lol. Got to be TOTM coming up as I was in tears today just having 70 calories left after dinner (so unlike me regularly). I know what I have to stop doing though, weighing myself every day - used to be a couple of...

It's not been a good week, think it's TOTM but I put on 2lb for no reason (probably fluid) then went over totally overboard yesterday as was severely stressed and upset so ate 4 brioche rolls, 1/4 of a plum crumble and sugar free dream topping (which incidentally I used to adore... but eating it...

YES!! Today. 7 stone gone! I'm over the moon (and it was my 6 month dieting anniversary yesterday). Wow, 7 stone in 6 months. Pushing on for the 8 now. xx

You can do it Jonny. I didn't think I had it in me so if I can do it, you'll have no problem. xx

Awww thank you xxxxx Yep, definitely does get better. Wish I'd done it years ago but I just wasn't ready. My OH has gone from 18 stone 11 to 14 stone 9 too and he's thrilled he's getting compliments from people and neighbours are asking him how he's done it lol. It's fab inspiring people. If...

I've had a fab few days - gone back to having my large pot of yogurt in the morning rather than 2 small ones and a Frank bar as I was getting too hungry too early and now I only need to lose 1lb to a 7 stone loss. Whatever happens, never give up though, just change your diet around and the loss...

Cheers everyone. Having another plateau week this week by the looks of it. Diabetes is messing about though as I can't seem to keep my blood sugars up and keep bouncing around hypo town. Think it throws a wobbly when I lose a few pounds then takes a while to settle itself again lol.

Not without everyones support on minimins though and seeing changes. Every little sag makes me more determined lol. x

Ooh and forgot to say, had a lush dinner yesterday too. It was only mango chilli chicken fillet with wilted spinach but was sensational. Tesco do a Mediterranean chicken fillet which is really low so will try that this week. Having fresh prawns with salad tonight followed by a Tesco healthy...

After telling Asda to do one, I've started shopping at Tesco again. They're doing loads more in their healthy living range now and just tried one of their Chocolate muffin desserts... O..M..G it's heaven in a pot! If you like choccie and desserts then go get some. Only 166 calories but taste...

Feel fab! 4lb gone this week with eating 1600 calories again and boxing (plus yep totm so expected to put on a bit of fluid) but have had a couple of lovely days. Injured my elbow this time though lol. I do find it funny though as I literally hadn't exercised for 15 years, then threw myself...

Well this week for me has so far been a disaster. I've been constantly hungry as I've not been taking my Liraglutide so have gone back on it again. At least it stops me feeling hungry and helps the diabetes at the same time.

lol, I've slipped a couple of times off the pad and smacked him in the tummy by accident... oops... I also think I've jarred his shoulders a couple of times punching too hard. I don't know my own strength sometimes. As it's dreary weather here today I might do a bit of Wii Boxing (it's also...

I'm loving boxing. I spar with my partner 3 times a day for 5 mins a time while I'm building up and totally love it. Wish I'd done it before if I'm honest. I crank up the music and punch to the beat. Got the idea off Obese: A Year To Save My Life because Jessie always gets them to do it...

Hi hershey! Pull up a chair and let's do this thing! xxx

I've now managed to get into the largest size of the catalogue knickers so got 25 pairs on the way lol. Susie - you're doing really well! Jaydee - don't feel down about it. You've got to realise where you are to appreciate where you're going and it feels absolutely amazing, even a little...

i think my OH must think I'd gone nuts as I was nearly in tears as I was so happy. Now I KNOW I can do it. :)

:eek: Best day ever today. Bought some new nightdresses - and where normally I would have to order online from the USA as I was so large, I've only gone and got some from YC in a size 36 AND THEY FIT! Totally over the moon. I've not been a size 36 for over 10 years. Seriously thrilled...

Jess - doing on your own is much better as you prove something to yourself. I never thought I could do it without the bypass but I can! They throw bypass surgery at larger people like we should be kissing their feet but long term it ties you up too much. I'd hate not being able to eat what I...

I used to have quite a decent rack... now it's like a couple of eggs in an onion bag. I'll just go for Yours Clothing soft fit bras while I'm losing the bulk as they as supposed to fit whatever cup then I'll get proper scaffolding. Makes a hell of a difference.

It's been really tough this week. Not dieting wise, just losing it as I've only managed a pound (well a few hundred grams really) this week but I think it's all down to not drinking water enough as I'm all backed up again with my bowel feeling really achy so have had more fibre this morning and...

It'd be James Spader for me.... him or Joe Gilgun... Don't forget eBay though, picked up quite a few of James Spader films there for next to nothing.

Feeling fab now. The Volterol seems to have worked as back pain has gone, but got some thigh muscle problem now lol. Not that I mind though because since wearing the Shape Ups I have the definition back in my legs again! YAY! No movement on the weight this week but I think it's bloating as...

6 stone 1lb now gone!

I've never touched the ice pops before as I always thought they were full of sugar but they're fab! I have the Lidl ones when I want something light tasting, then the jubbly when I need something strong as the cherry jubblys nearly blow my head off as they're a tad sour lol. All the fun of the...

Oh I'm resting ok and Andy is applying Voltarol Gel to me every morning. I actually think it's coming from my thigh muscle rather than my back now as if I press my finger into the top of my thigh the pain shoots into my back so might just be a strained muscle. Anyway, it's not getting me down...

Only managed 1lb this week but my back problem is back so it's probably that. Tried to exercise but found myself in more pain so will just try to relax for a few days. Also had my best friend over for the weekend and had a little cheat (bit of roulade) but went straight back on the wagon Monday...

Well that was as surprise this morning. Jumped on the scales this morning and another 5lb gone so now I'm down to 28 stone 7lbs. Quite a shock really as was beginning to think I was night eating or something :confused: but nope, still going down. :D Lesson of the week - drink the full 8 pints...

Well I'm back down again lol. I upped the water yesterday until I couldn't stand it and today it's all gone again. So if anyone else has that happen, don't get disheartened, just drink more water and you'll be back down again :)

Thank you xxx Yeah, I'm pleased that I didn't do it tbh because I'm so more confident about doing it now than I was previously. You can do it when you put your mind to it. It's such a shame that doctors push it as such an easy option when it's clearly not. x

Think it's water retention as my ankles are a little swollen too at the moment which doesn't help the exercise. Well I know I haven't cheated so nothing really to worry about. I've gone back to drinking my 8 pints of water again and limiting the decaffeinated diet coke as had quite a few of...

Just read this GAINING weight while still dieting and exercising!!! | MyFitnessPal.com i do have a back injury at the moment which could explain it I guess. Oh we'll, won't worry about it, just carry on :)

Bit of a worry these last few weeks as for some reason I have put on 4lb. I had a very weird TOTM though which kept stopping and starting for 2 weeks. I've not drunk as much water as I should but not gone over my calories at all. Only change is, I have exchanged a couple of yogurts for protein...

I put the majority of my weight on after my Dad passed away in 1997 too. I haven't seen 28 stone for such a long time either, I was bouncing about when the scales went under 29 lol. Gawd help the floor boards when I get down to 25 or something. You're doing brilliantly too - think 2014-2016...

I've broken the 29! 28 stone 13lb now. It's going quicker than I thought lol. Xx

Thank you :D 5 stone 1lb now! YAY! I'm just so happy - there's no stopping me now, that's for sure. xxx

5stone 1lb lost now :)

Thanks hun. I promised myself that I would do whatever it took to lose a stone a month as I've got so much to lose, didn't want to be doing it forever lol. It's quick enough to do it healthily and quick enough for good results. I'm loving it.

Another 4lb gone this week! YAY! Only 3lb more to 5 stone now. Got exactly 19 stone to lose. This is easy peasy ;)

I have PCOS too. Losing weight is definitely improving the symptoms. This is the first time I've enjoyed a diet just counting the calories and not eating anything red on the traffic light scheme.

I've lost 4st 7lbs now and it's not even 3 months yet. Totally over the moon.

He's just starting it now so already got my knife and fork in hand lol. xx

Welcome along hun xx

Well the water seemed to work! Made sure I drank 8 pints of water yesterday and used a whole bottle of Go Splash in it to mix it up a bit (the small bottles are between 27 - 50 calories concentrated so I just added in 50 calories and used it through the day). Seems to have worked! Jumped on...

Aww my lot are the same, they don't like being left at the clippers. They're like your kids ain't they. I miss my fur boy desperately when he's away from me.

Snickers.... *drool* lol Thank you honey. Well it's been a few weeks now and I've only lost 1lb so there's something up. Still not had any movement but I have a feeling it's because I've been drinking too much coffee. So switched to water with Go Splash today (50 calories per bottle which...

Hmmm, I love aniseed. My OH calls it "dropping the kids off at the pool" lol... You do realise that if we all "happen to drop them off" at the same time the UK will probably implode with the weight relieved :p

Spinach doesn't seem to be shifting anything either as I have half a bag in my salad each day lol. I have visions of going in there 30 stone and coming out 18 stone lighter eventually. It'll be like a bomb going off ;)

This has been a hard week - I'm so constipated I've not gone for nearly 5 days. Only managed to lose 1lb this week. I'm hoping for a large weight loss next week (fingers crossed). I'm munching on sugar free sweets today to see if that will shift it lol. Thank heavens they're low in calories.

If I'm a little blocked a few sugar free sweets normally solves it although cauliflower rice is a pretty good shifter. Saying that I've been constipated all week myself which is probably why I've not lost anything. Doesn't help that I'm on Liraglutide which doesn't empty your stomach quite as...

Not really lost anything this week as it was TOTM so hopefully massive weight loss next weekend :)

I'm going to update mine today. I also want to lose weight, to prove that you don't need to have a gastric bypass to lose the same weight in the same time but tonnes healthier (I have a bee in my bonnet over this at the moment). Plus my mum lost 10 stone when I was a kid and she did it...

My treats this week have been Mini Calippos... soooo nice at 68 calories but a bit high in sugar for a regular day to day thing. Either that or a funny feet lolly at 70 cals but again, I'm trying to stay off too much sugar. Gotta be done though if you fancy something sweet. Keep it up honey...

Wow, amazing weight loss Ben!! Keep it up xx

Well we're eating lots of salad, using lighter than light mayonnaise and a tsp of wholegrain mustard for dressing, or 70% low fat ones from asda. Lots of fresh white smoked haddock, asparagus, turkey slices instead of bacon, thins instead of bread. I've catalogued it all on my site (not sure...

You're doing really well! You seem to love all the same shows as me too :) My hubby though isn't as keen on any of them lol. I have to watch them online as he'll moan all the way through them if I watch them on the big screen.

OMG, only another 2lb to go then it's 4 stone gone! 5lbs gone this week - ecstatic! :D Can't believe just how much I'm enjoying it. This is the first time I'm having fun losing weight, experimenting with new foods and not feeling hungry at all. So glad I refused the bypass! Hope everyone...

Aww thank you :) Another 1lb gone this week. I think I need to ramp up the exercise as I want at least 2lbs a week. Although might be the TOM coming up so won't be too hard on myself.

And another 3.5lbs gone this week! YAY!

WOW, you're doing really well Ben! Bet you're feeling loads better already too :) xx

I don't think anyone would be able to cope going through that so please don't beat yourself up about anything hun, just be kind to yourself at the mo xxxx

I never thought I would get this far either. I'm so glad that the bypass scared me enough to move my own bum and do something about it myself rather than resort to being mutilated for the same results. Plus the support here is amazing, everyone is so friendly and it keeps me motivated too :)...

Another 1.3lb in 5 days :) I've taken to drinking black coffee now rather than hammer the diet coke as Beanies do some lovely flavoured coffee :) Also noticed a few things getting a bit saggy lol. But my skin has never looked better. It's so soft these days. Really surprised myself too as I...

And weighed again this morning - 198.5kg! I'm over the moon! Now there's no stopping me. Next target is to get under the 31 stone.

Now down to 199.9kg and loving it :)

I've lost 12.4kg in my first month! I'm incredibly chuffed :) Here's the next few kgs xxx

I've vowed just to do a monthly weigh in as I get so paranoid otherwise I'm jumping up on them every day. So, I've been on my calorie controlled diet now for a month today. Just had my second weight (first was at the hospital) and we've just weighed me at home (after buying new scales with a...

I want to get my life back. Had enough of lugging this heavy weight about now and it's my time now to shine :)

Hiya I had something similar to this just before I was diagnosed with PCOS. I bled for nearly 3 months. I think it's because I came off the mini pill and it totally threw my body into some hormone spiral. They ended up giving me a capsule that used to limit the amount of blood because I...

:wave_cry: Changed my mind about having the bypass to lose weight naturally calorie counting. On 1,800 calories a day at the moment and using MyNet Diary. I would prefer to do it myself with support from (hopefully) you girls and guys with my app than put myself through an operation where I'm...